The Unlucky Spanish Players Excluded from the 2018 World Cup Squad
Choosing the best 11 from the Spanish national team who were not selected for the 2018 World Cup is a difficult task. This article lists my personal opinion on the matter, which is open to criticism. From my analysis, the following lineup represents the players who would have made the cut if they had not been left out.
Goalkeeper: Sergio Rico
Sergio Rico was the starting goalkeeper for Spain at the 2016 Euro Championship. His experience and consistency make him a reliable choice over other options who were not selected for the 2018 World Cup team.
Defenders
Sergi Roberto (RB) Raul Albiol (CB) Javi Martinez (CB) Lucas Vazquez (RB) Lucas Hernandez (LB)These players were in contention to be included in the 2018 squad, but unfortunately, their injuries and form impacted their chances.
Middle Third
Midfielders
Cesc Fabregas - Known for his intricacy and stability in the midfield. Juan Mata - A versatile player with great technical ability. Gabi (Isco) - An attacking midfielder who was an integral part of the team.W Wing-backs
Cesar Azpilicueta (LW) Lucas Vazquez (RW)Forwards
Jose Callejon - Known for his speed and explosive power. Alvaro Morata (ST) - A prolific striker with a solid knack for scoring goals.Bench
Goalkeeper
Sergio Asenjo - A capable and experienced back-up goalkeeper.Defenders
Marc Bartra - A defensive player with good aerial ability. Hector Bellerin - Known for his speed and stamina.Middlethird
Dani Parejo - An experienced and reliable alternative in the midfield. Andre Gomes - Known for his technical skills and vision in the middle third.Forwards
Pablo Sarabia - Known for his cutting edge and dribbling skills. Santi Mina - A promising young talent with a bright future.Conclusion
This lineup consists of players who, if selected, could have provided depth and quality to the 2018 World Cup squad. Critical decisions were made, and it is understandable why some players were left out, as the team had to balance experience with youth and versatility. However, exploring the excluded players' potential contributes to understanding the depth within the national team.